BRENDAN RODGERS believes that Emre Can has all the attributes to become a top player for Liverpool following the midfielder's goal in the 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.

Emre Can put in a good performance for Liverpool during the defeat to Chelsea

A deflected rocket from Can gave the Reds an early lead over their Premier League rivals at Anfield, but goals from Gary Cahill and Diego Costa ultimately saw Jose Mourinho's men make off with all three points.

However, the performance from Can gave Liverpool fans a much-needed boost as the club looks to recover from a poor start to the season, and Rodgers reckons that the 20-year-old will develop into a Kop star.

He's a young player that is developing very well and I'm sure over the next couple of years he'll prove to be a very good player

Brendan Rodgers

The manager told the club's website: "He's a big, strong boy who is just coming back to fitness really. He did very well, showing good power and energy in the game.

"He can shoot from distance and got a good goal. He's a young player that is developing very well and I'm sure over the next couple of years he'll prove to be a very good player.

"He's still a very young player at 20 years of age. So games like the one in the week [against Real Madrid] and this will be good for his experience."